Colorado Trail — Segment 28: Kennebec Trailhead to Junction Creek Trailhead
~2 days · 21.1 mi · moderate · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Colorado Trail — Segment 28: Kennebec Trailhead to Junction Creek Trailhead is known for
Segment 28: Kennebec Trailhead to Junction Creek Trailhead on the Colorado Trail: a 2-day point-to-point section of about 21.4 miles from Kennebec Trailhead to Junction Creek Trailhead (Durango terminus). Final descent through the San Juan National Forest ending at Durango's Junction Creek — the southern terminus of the Colorado Trail.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 23,012 ft to 38,589 ft over 21.1 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 4.0 mi · 19%
- Downhill 15.5 mi · 74%
- Flat 1.5 mi · 7%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the Colorado Trail — Segment 28: Kennebec Trailhead to Junction Creek Trailhead?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Colorado Trail — Segment 28: Kennebec Trailhead to Junction Creek Trailhead scores 21/100, a relative rating across the 569 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.
Frequently asked questions
How many days does the Colorado Trail — Segment 28: Kennebec Trailhead to Junction Creek Trailhead take?
Most backpackers hike the Colorado Trail — Segment 28: Kennebec Trailhead to Junction Creek Trailhead in about 2 days (1 nights out) over its 21.1 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Colorado Trail — Segment 28: Kennebec Trailhead to Junction Creek Trailhead?
The Colorado Trail — Segment 28: Kennebec Trailhead to Junction Creek Trailhead climbs roughly 3,750 ft total — about 178 ft per mile, topping out near 11,795 ft.
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Sources & attribution
Route geometry and stats derived from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL) — source relation. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.